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Originally Posted by geedub
There is a cross over period when you are an expat when you realize you're not on vacation or a typical tourist. When this point is crossed, you stop doing stupid shit tourists would, spend less money and learn the local routines as well. In my opinion, this is when the country you are staying in becomes more fun and more like home.
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I agree. The first month, or months you make a lot of fun. But than you get more energy and more ideas beacuse of the inspiring environment. I ended up doing more with my time than i did when i was 'comfortably" with my life in Holland. "Huisje, boompje beestje" we call that in Holland (House, Tree, Dog, saying you are happy with your family life and not willing to go for adventure. And i went to the pub almost all day in Brazil, but woke up early, and working more efficient in Brazil. In Holland i took less free time than in Brazil but got less work done.
That is why i like to stay longer in one place, not travelliing every 4 days or every two weeks.